Commercial Project Manager

Vaxcyte; San Carlos (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Vaxcyte is seeking a Commercial Project Manager to drive vaccine product launch readiness. You will manage integrated launch schedules, oversee milestones, and coordinate cross-functional teams across Commercial, Medical, Regulatory, Supply, and IT to ensure timely delivery.

The role requires 8+ years in pharma/biotech project management, strong communication, and experience supporting commercial launches with digital tools.

Qualifications

• 8+ years project management in pharma, biotech, or vaccines.
• Experience supporting commercial launches.
• Familiar with enterprise planning software and PM tools.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage integrated launch schedules and critical path milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Commercial, Medical, Regulatory, Supply, IT).
• Track risks and develop KPIs.
• Support resource planning and process improvements.
• Maintain dashboards and reporting.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Strong communication

Influence

Project leadership

Education

MS in life sciences

BS in life sciences

Tools

Enterprise planning software

Project management tools

Job description

Role:

Commercial Project Manager supporting vaccine product launch readiness at a clinical-stage biopharma specializing in bacterial infection vaccines.

Responsibilities:

manage integrated launch schedules, oversee critical path milestones, coordinate cross-functional teams (Commercial, Medical, Regulatory, Supply, IT), track risks, and develop KPIs; support resource planning, process improvements, and dashboard maintenance.

Requirements:

MS or BS in life sciences or biotech; 8+ years project management experience in pharma, biotech, or vaccines; expertise supporting commercial launches, including digital tools and cross-team coordination; strong communication and influence skills; familiar with enterprise planning software and project management tools; PMP certification preferred.

High-Value:

vaccine development, commercial launch, cross-functional coordination, digital project tools, hybrid work in Philadelphia.

Reporting:

reports to Senior Director, IT Program Management.